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Department of Veterans Affairs news and opinionen-USRonny Jackson Named Trump's Assistant And Chief Medical Adviserhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-donald-trump-assistant_n_5c56e33ae4b00187b551c424
Meanwhile, the Pentagon continues to investigate professional misconduct allegations against the Navy doctor.Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:58:18 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-donald-trump-assistant_n_5c56e33ae4b00187b551c424https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-donald-trump-assistant_n_5c56e33ae4b00187b551c424#commentsVeterans Affairs Secretary Spars With Employees' Union Over Shutdownhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-secretary-union-robert-wilkie_n_5c3d076de4b0e0baf540428a
Robert Wilkie accused the union of playing politics after one leader said lack of pay could lead to veterans' suicides.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:35:01 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-secretary-union-robert-wilkie_n_5c3d076de4b0e0baf540428ahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-secretary-union-robert-wilkie_n_5c3d076de4b0e0baf540428a#commentsRobert Wilkie Praised Confederate President As 'Martyr' In 1995 Speechhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-confederate-president-1995-speech_n_5c0ae5ade4b0a606a9a89ead
Trump's Veterans Affairs secretary referred to Jefferson Davis as an "exceptional man in an exceptional age."Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:10:00 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-confederate-president-1995-speech_n_5c0ae5ade4b0a606a9a89eadhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-confederate-president-1995-speech_n_5c0ae5ade4b0a606a9a89ead#commentsVeterans Affairs Official Vetoed Statement Against White Supremacy After Charlottesvillehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-white-supremacy-charlottesville_n_5c09161de4b069028dc71273
Emails show John Ullyot, the VA's Trump-appointed communications official, shut down the request from the agency's chief diversity officer last year.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 11:14:57 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-white-supremacy-charlottesville_n_5c09161de4b069028dc71273https://www.huffpost.com/entry/veterans-affairs-white-supremacy-charlottesville_n_5c09161de4b069028dc71273#commentsThis Is Why Many Veterans Aren't Getting The Care They Needhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/too-few-doctors-and-nurses-for-veterans-in-some-areas_b_5be9c225e4b0641e69d4e5b6
There are too few doctors and nurses to treat them in rural and high-cost urban areas.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 17:44:29 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/too-few-doctors-and-nurses-for-veterans-in-some-areas_b_5be9c225e4b0641e69d4e5b6https://www.huffpost.com/entry/too-few-doctors-and-nurses-for-veterans-in-some-areas_b_5be9c225e4b0641e69d4e5b6#commentsVA Secretary Defends Lethal Taxpayer-Funded Experiments On Dogshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-head-defends-lethal-taxpayer-funded-experiments-on-dogs_n_5be5fa9ee4b0dbe871aaee67
Earlier this year, Congress made it more difficult for the VA to use dogs in medical research.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 18:05:16 -0500https://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-head-defends-lethal-taxpayer-funded-experiments-on-dogs_n_5be5fa9ee4b0dbe871aaee67https://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-head-defends-lethal-taxpayer-funded-experiments-on-dogs_n_5be5fa9ee4b0dbe871aaee67#commentsSenior VA Official Removes KKK Grand Wizard Portrait After Washington Post Inquiryhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-official-nathan-bedford-forrest_n_5bca557ce4b055bc94809c65
David J. Thomas Sr. took down the portrait after the Post learned that his colleagues launched a petition for its removal.Tue, 23 Oct 2018 21:58:05 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-official-nathan-bedford-forrest_n_5bca557ce4b055bc94809c65https://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-official-nathan-bedford-forrest_n_5bca557ce4b055bc94809c65#commentsVA 2018 Hospital Rankings Show Fewer Top-Rated Medical Centershttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-2018-hospital-rankings_n_5bb5177ee4b0876eda9ab75e
The VA also reported fewer hospitals earning the lowest one-star ratings.Thu, 04 Oct 2018 12:12:32 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-2018-hospital-rankings_n_5bb5177ee4b0876eda9ab75ehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/va-2018-hospital-rankings_n_5bb5177ee4b0876eda9ab75e#commentsVeterans Sue Over Reported Troika Of VA 'Shadow Rulers' From Mar-a-Lagohttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/vets-sue-over-secret-va-influencers_n_5b761948e4b05906b411eba0
"The health and safety of veterans isn’t a game for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago members to play with between rounds of golf," an Iraq War vet said.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 23:24:00 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vets-sue-over-secret-va-influencers_n_5b761948e4b05906b411eba0https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vets-sue-over-secret-va-influencers_n_5b761948e4b05906b411eba0#commentsThis Vietnam Vet Is Still Fighting For Benefits Decades After The Warhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/vietnam-veteran-va-benefits_n_5b76015de4b0a5b1feb97d01
With the help of his lawyer, veteran Tom Mahon is pushing for benefits nearly 50 years after he left Vietnam.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:11:03 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vietnam-veteran-va-benefits_n_5b76015de4b0a5b1feb97d01https://www.huffpost.com/entry/vietnam-veteran-va-benefits_n_5b76015de4b0a5b1feb97d01#commentsThe Shadow Rulers Of The VAhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/shadow-rulers-va_n_5b6afb6fe4b0fd5c73dfa727
How Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter and two other Mar-a-Lago cronies are secretly shaping the Trump administration’s veterans policies.Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:24:56 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shadow-rulers-va_n_5b6afb6fe4b0fd5c73dfa727https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shadow-rulers-va_n_5b6afb6fe4b0fd5c73dfa727#commentsSenate Confirms Robert Wilkie As Veterans Affairs Secretaryhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/senate-confirms-robert-wilkie-as-veterans-affairs-secretary_n_5b56590ae4b0de86f48fcfba
The department has been paralyzed by infighting over the role of private care for veterans.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:46:39 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/senate-confirms-robert-wilkie-as-veterans-affairs-secretary_n_5b56590ae4b0de86f48fcfbahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/senate-confirms-robert-wilkie-as-veterans-affairs-secretary_n_5b56590ae4b0de86f48fcfba#commentsAgent Orange May Be Responsible For More Veteran Deaths Than The Government Is Willing To Recognizehttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/agent-orange-may-be-responsible-for-more-veteran-deaths-than-the-government-is-willing-to-recognize_n_5b05b4f1e4b07c4ea1046787
Peter Naylor died of esophageal cancer in 2015, and now his wife is fighting to have the disease recognized as related to his service in Vietnam.Sat, 26 May 2018 08:00:37 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/agent-orange-may-be-responsible-for-more-veteran-deaths-than-the-government-is-willing-to-recognize_n_5b05b4f1e4b07c4ea1046787https://www.huffpost.com/entry/agent-orange-may-be-responsible-for-more-veteran-deaths-than-the-government-is-willing-to-recognize_n_5b05b4f1e4b07c4ea1046787#commentsRobert Wilkie Picked As New VA Secretary In Surprise Announcementhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-va-secretary_n_5afef7a8e4b0a046186b2a0a
"He doesn't know this yet," Trump admitted.Fri, 18 May 2018 12:05:56 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-va-secretary_n_5afef7a8e4b0a046186b2a0ahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/robert-wilkie-va-secretary_n_5afef7a8e4b0a046186b2a0a#commentsGOP Senator Contradicts Trump On Ronny Jackson Allegationshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/johnny-isakson-ronny-jackson_n_5ae9c356e4b022f71a03f1db
Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) said that some allegations made against Trump's VA secretary nominee were credible.Wed, 02 May 2018 12:43:12 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/johnny-isakson-ronny-jackson_n_5ae9c356e4b022f71a03f1dbhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/johnny-isakson-ronny-jackson_n_5ae9c356e4b022f71a03f1db#commentsRonny Jackson Not Returning As Trump's Personal Doctor, Reports Sayhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-white-house-physician_n_5ae6acd5e4b055fd7fcd0d58
The news comes just days after Jackson withdrew his name from consideration to lead the VA.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 03:58:19 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-white-house-physician_n_5ae6acd5e4b055fd7fcd0d58https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-white-house-physician_n_5ae6acd5e4b055fd7fcd0d58#commentsTrump Continues Attack On Top Dem: 'I Know Things About Tester'https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-attacks-tester-over-jackson_n_5ae52aeae4b04aa23f23a3c6
“Tester started throwing out things that he’s heard, well I know things about Tester that I could say too,” Trump said. “And if I said them, he’d never be elected again.”Sat, 28 Apr 2018 22:28:02 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-attacks-tester-over-jackson_n_5ae52aeae4b04aa23f23a3c6https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-attacks-tester-over-jackson_n_5ae52aeae4b04aa23f23a3c6#commentsRonny Jackson Withdraws Name From VA Secretary Considerationhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-withdraws-va-secretary-nomination_n_5adf7ef6e4b07be4d4c58313
The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee has been investigating allegations about the physician's work performance and conduct.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:07:17 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-withdraws-va-secretary-nomination_n_5adf7ef6e4b07be4d4c58313https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-withdraws-va-secretary-nomination_n_5adf7ef6e4b07be4d4c58313#commentsColbert Nails Exactly Why Trump Is Sticking With His 'Candyman' White House Dochttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-ronny-jackson-donald-trump_n_5ae12533e4b02baed1b626b6
"Late Show" host thinks they might have something in common.Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:05:13 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-ronny-jackson-donald-trump_n_5ae12533e4b02baed1b626b6https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-ronny-jackson-donald-trump_n_5ae12533e4b02baed1b626b6#commentsHanding Out Pills, Getting Drunk: New Allegations Surface Against Trump's VA Pickhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-allegations_n_5ae0e5f8e4b04aa23f1ed19d
Dr. Ronny Jackson's nomination to be the next head of Veterans Affairs is in serious jeopardy.Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:55:53 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-allegations_n_5ae0e5f8e4b04aa23f1ed19dhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-allegations_n_5ae0e5f8e4b04aa23f1ed19d#commentsTrump’s “Candyman” Doctor Drops Outhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps-candyman-doctor-drops-out_n_5aef01abe4b0d066219b913b
After being plagued by damaging scandals, the president’s physician Dr. Ronny Jackson, has withdrawn his nomination to head Veterans Affairs.Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:14:03 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps-candyman-doctor-drops-out_n_5aef01abe4b0d066219b913bhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/trumps-candyman-doctor-drops-out_n_5aef01abe4b0d066219b913b#commentsReport: White House Doctor Ronny Jackson Will Not Withdraw VA Secretary Nominationhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/white-house-ronny-jackson-veteran-affairs-will-not-withdraw_n_5adfa64ae4b061c0bfa28ca3
The embattled Veteran Affairs nominee will fight allegations of past unprofessional conduct, a White House official said.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 17:57:21 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/white-house-ronny-jackson-veteran-affairs-will-not-withdraw_n_5adfa64ae4b061c0bfa28ca3https://www.huffpost.com/entry/white-house-ronny-jackson-veteran-affairs-will-not-withdraw_n_5adfa64ae4b061c0bfa28ca3#commentsPresident Trump Hints At Exit For VA Pick: “What Do You Need It For?”https://www.huffpost.com/entry/president-trump-hints-at-exit-for-va-pick-what-do-you-need-it-for_n_5afd7ef6e4b086dc81c97f34
President Trump hinted at a withdrawal opportunity for his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs Admiral Ronny Jackson. Jackson has come under scrutiny over allegations of misconduct during his time as a White House physician.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:06:40 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/president-trump-hints-at-exit-for-va-pick-what-do-you-need-it-for_n_5afd7ef6e4b086dc81c97f34https://www.huffpost.com/entry/president-trump-hints-at-exit-for-va-pick-what-do-you-need-it-for_n_5afd7ef6e4b086dc81c97f34#commentsDonald Trump Stands By VA Secretary Nominee Ronny Jackson But Hints At Exithttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-defends-ronny-jackson_n_5adf6acae4b07be4d4c5707a
Trump called the allegations against Jackson "abuse."Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:46:10 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-defends-ronny-jackson_n_5adf6acae4b07be4d4c5707ahttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-defends-ronny-jackson_n_5adf6acae4b07be4d4c5707a#commentsSenators Cancel Confirmation Hearings For Trump's VA Pickhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-morning-email-senators-cancel-confirmation-hearings-for-trumps-va-pick_n_5adf0e43e4b0b2e8113315c2
Some senators think a Cabinet secretary should have some experience for the job.Tue, 24 Apr 2018 07:19:08 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-morning-email-senators-cancel-confirmation-hearings-for-trumps-va-pick_n_5adf0e43e4b0b2e8113315c2https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-morning-email-senators-cancel-confirmation-hearings-for-trumps-va-pick_n_5adf0e43e4b0b2e8113315c2#commentsSenate Delays Confirmation Hearings For White House Doctor Ronny Jacksonhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-veterans-affairs-senate-hearing-delayed_n_5ade805ee4b0df502a4eb706
The postponement appears to be related to questions about qualifications and past conduct.Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:45:42 -0400https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-veterans-affairs-senate-hearing-delayed_n_5ade805ee4b0df502a4eb706https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ronny-jackson-veterans-affairs-senate-hearing-delayed_n_5ade805ee4b0df502a4eb706#comments